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Will gentrification respect city's people?

We've lived for over a century in the shadow of grandeur: near the Customs House, known to Thais as rongpasi. "We" means my maternal family and the community of Haroon Mosque. Each day before sunrise, the muezzin's sing-song call rings through the neighbourhood, carried on the river wind towards the…

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Grand procession marks Kempe Gowda Jayanti in Mysuru

A grand procession that passed through the main thoroughfares of the city marked the Kempe Gowda Jayanti celebrations in Mysuru on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Chinese illegals arrested, Thai charged with sheltering them

Three illegal Chinese immigrants hiding in a border village and waiting to be taken to work for phone-scam and online gambling gangs were arrested during police raids in Ubon Ratchathani province.

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Discover nature at its greenest in the monsoons

Don't let the rain dampen your wanderlust as Mother Nature unveils her raw beauty when the countryside bursts to life in its greenest glory. Guru By Bangkok Post presents a list of destinations near Bangkok for a day trip to take respite from the town, whether for nature tripping or…

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‘Here is the history, the life’: the shrine holding out against the gentrification of Bangkok

Chao Mae Thap Thim, which stands out in a city that has been swallowed up by luxury shopping malls, is under threat

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South Korean street food arrives via Bangkok pop-up store

Boosted by the enduring popularity of K-pop culture among Thais, a new establishment called "Boggle Boggle", which resembles the late-night street food eateries or iconic red tents commonly featured in South Korean television shows, has recently arrived in Thailand.

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On World Refugee Day, cuisines from Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Myanmar, came together in Chennai

Chennai got a taste of traditional dishes from Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Afganistan like Kabuli pulao, dhooi pila and sodhi cooked by refugees residing in Tamil Nadu at the Refugee Food Festival in Semmozhi Poonga.

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Move Forward asked if it will change National Day

Veteran politician Nipit Intarasombat has asked if the Move Forward Party really plans to change the date of National Day from Dec 5 to June 24 if it attains government.

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Chinese tourists can help pull baht out of political morass: analysts

The baht slid to the lowest level since March last week but some believe it will bounce back in coming months.

Bangkok Post

Ambubachi Mela 2023: Devotees seek Goddess Kamakhya’s blessings as temple doors reopen in Guwahati after 3 days

A large number of devotees on Monday offered prayers to Goddess Kamakhya after the main door of the temple reopened after Nivritti ceremonies at the Ambubachi Mela. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Farmers demand closure of crop-polluting potash mine

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: About 150 farmers rallied at the Thao Suranari monument in Muang district on Monday demanding the closure of a potash mine they allege has discharged wastewater onto their land, reducing their harvests.

Bangkok Post

New station plan threatens historic buildings

The new Democracy Monument Station plan has come under fire for its likely impact on historic buildings in one of Bangkok's oldest neighbourhoods.

Bangkok Post

New station plan irks local residents

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) is waiting for the Fine Arts Department to approve its plan for the new Democracy Monument Station, which has come under fire from conservationists and residents alike over its likely impact on historic buildings, in what is one of Bangkok's oldest neighbourhoods.

Bangkok Post

Practise mindfulness on Bhutanese retreat

Bhutan's blend of natural beauty, cultural richness and commitment to holistic well-being has captured the hearts of many. A transformative experience awaits in Bhutan where His Eminence Khedrupchen Rinpoche of Sangchen Ogyen Tsuklag Monastery in Trongsa will lead a nine-day "Tour Neykor" spiritual immersion retreat from Oct 13-21.

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Building a brighter future

Over four days, 11-year-old Atichat Butchan embarked on a transformative journey. Hailing from Sakon Nakhon, Atichat boarded a plane and travelled to Bangkok alone for the first time.

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Kumarakom fails to work its magic this monsoon

As the spectacle of climate change takes the centre stage, the concept of monsoon tourism is struggling to stay afloat in the backwater landscape of Kottayam.

Bangkok Post

Ghostly good times in Loei

LOEI: Decked out in elaborate long-nosed masks and ruffled pants, hundreds of people banged cowbells and danced in a grand parade on Saturday at the annual ghost festival in this northeastern province.

The Hindu

Odisha Forest department grows 'Phasi' trees for Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra chariots

Odisha government’s Forest department has planted around 30,000 ‘phassi’ saplings as this tree is in demand for construction of chariots of Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra. The temple administration faced difficulty in collecting the woods,for some years due to the dwindling of the species.

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Samut Prakan school on climate change front line

Each morning, four children stand barefoot in a line and proudly sing the national anthem as the Thai flag is raised outside their school, perched on a finger of land surrounded by the sea.

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Newly-built Asai Bangkok Sathorn blends into its neighbourhood

Though the Asai brand is well known in Bangkok, having opened in Chinatown during the pandemic in September 2020, the flagship is in a green lane on Sathon 12.

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NACC brass call in on delayed visitor centre

SATUN: The provincial National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) office on Friday sent a team to inspect the construction site of a new visitor centre in Kuan Don district after receiving reports of corruption.

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Industry hopes for action on bribery

Tourism operators hope the government can work to remove bribery in the industry, notably in night-time entertainment venues and the tour guide business, although the problem is not as severe as in other industries, says the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).

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Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh: The tenuous link between the present and the past

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Mehdipatnam skywalk, a casualty of the Centre-State skirmishes

While its more fortunate cousin at Uppal is complete in all respects and ready for launch, the skywalk at Mehdipatnam has been undergoing a lot of birthing pains.

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The best time to visit Bali for a holiday – and how to swerve the wet season

From coastal towns to central mountain ranges, heres a holidaymakers’ guide to the Balinese weather seasons

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